🌱 Johns Creek Mayor On LOST Revenue + Local Sentenced For Fraud

Hello, hello! Rose Mendez here with your fresh copy of the Johns Creek Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 70 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories today in Johns Creek:

1. Fulton County and its 15 cities are still gridlocked over local option sales tax (LOST) revenue. The deadline is Dec. 30. The 15 Fulton County mayors, including the Johns Creek mayor, recently warned residents that taxpayers could see higher property taxes and cuts in emergency services if Fulton County increases it's LOST share. Fulton County commissioners said the county faces hospital closures, a mental health crisis, jail overcrowding, and an increase in population while it's share decreased from 2014 to now. (CBS News)
2. On Oct. 18, the Department of Justice announced new charges, convictions, and sentencings in a pandemic relief fraud investigation. Thirteen people were sentenced including 36-year-old Darrell Thomas of Johns Creek, and five people plead guilty. Darrell was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The defendants are accused of illegally acquiring funds from the Paycheck Protection and Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs. (Georgia Patch)
3. On Monday, Oct. 17, the Johns Creek Mayor Pro Tem Chris Coughlin participated in the City's Life Sciences Tour. Economic development officials learned about Johns Creek's life science ecosystem. Click here to read more. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Yoga At Northeast Spruill Oaks Library (11:00 AM)
• Adaptive Recreation Movie Night At Newtown Park (7:00 PM)
• Live Music: The Band Melange At Abbott's Bar and Grill (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• A 2,408 square feet, four-bedroom home is for sale in nearby Peachtree Corners! View the link to see the latest homes on the market in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Meet Mouse, an adorable tiny gray kitten, who is looking for her forever home! View the link to see Mouse and more adoptable pets in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Johns Creek Police Department posted the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Call 1-800-799-7233, go online at thehotline.org, or text "START" to 88788. (Johns Creek Police Department via Facebook)

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Events:

• Leather Crafting - Shoulder Bags, Totes, Phone Pouches, Belts and More (October 21)
• HUGE community garage sale this weekend! Friday & Saturday (October 21)
• ELECTRIC AVENUE at FTE's Back Porch Concert Series (October 21)
• Fall Fest at Christ the King Lutheran Church (October 22)
• Michael Flohr Artist Show - SOUTHERN COMFORT (October 22)
• COWBOY MOUTH with DAVE FRANKLIN at FTE Back Porch Concert Series! (October 22)
• Mount Pisgah Christian School: Parent Preview Day (Grades 5-12) (October 25)
• Mount Pisgah Christian School Parent Preview Days (Grades JK-4th) (October 27)
• Fall Fest, Mega Awesome Costume Party and More at North Point Community Church (October 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!